Download or read book Guidance to the standards for the award of HLTA status written by Training and Development Agency for Schools and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essential Guide for Competent Teaching Assistants written by Anne Watkinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable textbook provides the underpinning knowledge to support all teaching assistants working towards Level 2 of the National Occupational Standards. This new edition is fully revised and extended to incorporate and respond to all new materials required to meet the 2007 standards. Taking into account current initiatives including Workforce Remodelling and the Every Child Matters agenda, the book can be used to support NVQs, or other Teaching Assistant awards at level 2, or can be used simply to supplement good practice. This accessible companion: actively engages the reader in activities, developing reflective practice while giving the theoretical background to school-based work gives insight and information about pupils’ individual needs helps teaching assistants develop curriculum-based skills to enable more effective classroom support emphasises that teaching assistants are team members, supporting the school and being supported by the school. Contributions from specialist advisers ensure that the ideas and techniques are up to date, relevant and the best practice. All phases of education are covered, from the early years to later secondary years, and references are made to sources of further information throughout the book. The Essential Guide for Competent Teaching Assistants is invaluable in supporting both study and everyday practice. It will also be useful to training providers, teachers and school managers supporting Teaching Assistants in their professional development.
Download or read book The Special School s Handbook written by Michael Farrell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giving an up-to-date picture of the work of special schools, this practical and informative book provides an invaluable and timely companion for anyone teaching or planning to teach in special schools in the United Kingdom. Using case studies of good practice to provide clear suggestions on how special schools may be further developed, the wide-ranging chapters address topics such as: adapting the curriculum to give special schools more flexibility implications of Every Child Matters and multi-professional working organisational changes in special schools the changing roles of staff in the modern special school ways of assessing the progress and achievement of pupils working with parents. With a no-nonsense, non-academic approach, and with each chapter featuring think points and suggestion for further study, The Special School's Handbook contains a wealth of invaluable information, resources and advice and is a handy reference book which staff can dip in and out of at their leisure.
Download or read book Professional Values and Practice written by Anne Watkinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concentrating on the more theoretical aspects of the higher level teaching assistant - professionalism, relationships, statutory frameworks and knowing limits - this work offers guidance and support on fulfilling the standards and succeeding both inside and outside of the classroom.
Download or read book Working with Teachers and Other Support Staff for Inclusive Education written by Dianne Chambers and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 4 in this series investigates ways that staff can work effectively with Teaching Assistants and other support staff when implementing inclusive educational practices in schools. Consideration is given to the perspectives of a variety of stakeholders.
Download or read book Learning and Teaching written by Anne Watkinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning and Teaching concentrates on the practical teaching skills that an HLTA needs to be able to use in the classroom. It offers guidance and support on fulfilling the standards and succeeding in the classroom role. This book includes: real-life case studies that put the theory behind the standards into a whole-school context practical activities that convey how the standards can be used in the classroom guidance on the school-based aspects of the training and assessment advice on the difference between the learning and teaching standards for newly qualified teachers and HLTAs. This book is complemented by a companion volume, Professional Values and Practice which underpins the philosophy, values and practice of support at this level.
Download or read book The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants written by Anne Watkinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable textbook provides the underpinning knowledge to support all Teaching Assistants working towards Level 3 of the National Occupational Standards. This new edition incorporates and responds to all new materials and initiatives required to meet the revised and expanded 2007 standards. The Essential Guide for Experienced Teaching Assistants: actively engages the reader in activities, developing reflective practice while giving the theoretical background to school-based work gives insight and information about pupils individual needs helps Teaching Assistants develop curriculum-based skills to enable more effective pupil, teacher and classroom support emphasises that Teaching Assistants are team members, supporting the school and being supported by the school enables Teaching Assistants to operate more independently, using their knowledge and initiative.
Download or read book The Essential Guide for New Teaching Assistants written by Anne Watkinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-01-04 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Guide for New Teaching Assistants provides an introduction for teaching assistants who have recently been inducted, or are going through the process of induction, and are working in schools with children or young people. Giving teaching assistants an insight into the theories of teaching and learning and providing a background for understanding school processes and procedures, this new edition is fully updated to incorporate recent initiatives and changes in the National Curriculum. With an emphasis on personal responsibility and professionalism, the role of a teaching assistant and their relationship with qualified teachers is fully outlined. Providing a comprehensive overview, chapters include practical guidance on: getting started in a teaching assistant role developing a reflective approach to personal and professional development the Every Child Matters initiative working in partnership with qualified teachers being part of a whole school team working with individual children to progress their learning and development further training and professional development. Fully updated in line with National Occupational Standards, changes in the primary and secondary National Curricula and revised induction materials from the TDA, this book forms essential reading for teaching assistants seeking to understand the basic principles of education, teaching and learning.
Download or read book FAQs for TAs written by Elizabeth Holmes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-05-07 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAQs for TAs is a friendly and accessible guide covering the core questions that both new and existing teaching assistants may have about their jobs. Arranged in question and answer format, it covers all the essential information that teaching assistants need to know in an easily accessible book. It includes: the themes of becoming a teaching assistant (training and funding possibilities, finding vacancies and getting through the selection process) what the job entails getting started, managing workload dealing with behaviour working with colleagues. Differing from others on the market in that it focuses specifically on the core ‘need to know’ items for TAs, this book is authoritative and reassuring - delivering exactly what TAs need to help them on the job. It also explores areas of possible future development and career progression combined with sources of further information.
Download or read book Primary Education The Key Concepts written by Denis Hayes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-05-11 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting a balance of theoretical insight and practical advice, this text is a clear and accessible guide to the key issues relating to primary education. Alphabetically arranged and fully cross-referenced to ensure ease of use, entries include both curriculum specific terms, as well as those that are more generic, such as: assessment objectives coping strategies differentiation behaviour special needs time management. Written by an experienced teacher and lecturer, this is a concise yet comprehensive text that takes into account the everyday realities of teaching. Readable and user-friendly, it is a first-class resource for the primary practitioner at all levels.
Download or read book Surviving and Thriving in the Secondary School written by Susan Capel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an emphasis on developing a reflective, resilient approach that will ensure both effective teaching and teacher well-being, Surviving and Thriving in the Secondary School covers key issues that may be encountered in the day-to-day practice of teaching in the secondary school. With evidence-based practice at the forefront, this volume allows new teachers to avoid common pitfalls of teaching and it will help provide a new-found confidence within the classroom. Including a wide range of tasks that will help guide and demonstrate successful practice, this book covers topics and concerns such as: Building relationships within teaching Managing and responding to change Becoming an inclusive educator Working to improve classroom climate and pupil behaviour Assessment, homework and marking Inclusion of digital technologies and ICT Looking after yourself and your professional development Surviving and Thriving in the Secondary School can be utilised to help support and provide ideas on specific areas of concern, or it can be read as a continuing professional development (CPD) companion, allowing practice to be developed and refined. Written by world-renown experts in the field, this volume provides support for all newly qualified teachers and is an essential resource for the first year of teaching and beyond.
Download or read book Guidance to the Standards for the Award of Early Years Professional Status written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Trainee Secondary Teacher s Handbook written by Gererd Dixie and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-06-10 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehenisve handbook that has been written specifically for all those interested in becoming a secondary school teacher. >
Download or read book Early Childhood written by Tina Bruce and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 2006-10-04 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Because it includes new research and guidelines, the book's not just excellent for students but very useful for pre-school practitioners across the board. Highly recommended!' - SureStart Magazine Designed for the needs of the foundation degree and early childhood studies student, this easy-to -use text gives comprehensive coverage of all aspects of your early childhood course. Written by experts in the field, theory is clearly explained in terms of classroom practice. Included are sections on: - You and your learning - Working with children - Understanding child development - 0-3 Years - Key Stage 1 - Professional Development - Leading and Managing Each chapter includes case studies, exercises for further study, a useful glossary of key terms, and suggestions for further reading. Tina Bruce is a freelance consultant and visiting professor at the London Metropolitan University
Download or read book A Handbook of Lunchtime Supervision written by Shirley Rose and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-12-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information about supervising primary pupils during the lunchtime break.
Download or read book Leading and Managing Teaching Assistants written by Anne Watkinson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are more than 200,000 teaching assistants(TAs) in the UK. This comprehensive, practical book deals with how to make use of them effectively. Written by a recognised authority on TAs the book investigates the roles of leadership and management the various roles of TAs and what distinguishes them from other support staff the whole-school learning environment Auditing the needs of the school and the needs of the TAs good practice in appointing and developing TAs – technicalities, examples and proforma. using a TA in the classroom - guidance for teachers leading a team of TAs. This supportive and stimulating book is complemented with practical and effective strategies for managing TAs. TAs can contribute to higher standards for pupils, better curriculum delivery, improved work-life balance and effectiveness for teachers and support for whole school policies. Including examples of good practice, real-life accounts, research evidence, sources of help and suggestions for further reading, this book provides all the guidance a manager will need to help them make the best use of their TAs.
Download or read book A Teaching Assistant s Complete Guide to Achieving NVQ Level Two written by Susan Bentham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-03-12 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Assistants Complete Guide to Achieving NVQ Level 2 provides a range of tried-and-tested materials and practical advice on how to effectively demonstrate competence in the classroom. It covers: setting the scene – describing a common teaching situation through a case study or dialogue gathering evidence – how a candidate can gather evidence to meet performance indicators from the featured case studies making connections to underpinning knowledge – demonstrates how teaching assistants can apply their knowledge to their everyday practice through self-assessment questions. With practical classroom examples to mirror the NVQ course requirements, this book is an essential and comprehensive guide for candidates, tutors, assessors and teachers supporting candidates for this course.
